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Papers built to handle wet media

As your pens move beyond writing into sketching and painting, the paper starts to matter just as much as the tool itself. Wet media needs a surface that can handle more liquid without feathering, warping or breaking down.

Strength comes from paper weight, surface sizing and fibre type. For fountain pens and ink, we generally recommend 150–200gsm paper. For watercolour, 250gsm+ gives better durability and control.

Choose cold press paper to emphasise texture and pigment movement, or smooth hot press paper for detailed work and fine line pens. Spiral bindings are practical for travel and quick studies, while stitched bindings are better for double page spreads.

Popular choices for fountain pen sketching include Stillman & Birn Alpha softcovers and Global Hand-Book. Watercolour sketchbooks with cotton paper take longer to dry, providing more time to adjust your work.

For a deeper comparison of surfaces, sizing and texture, explore our blog guide to sketchbooks and wet media papers.

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SEAWHITE OF BRIGHTON Watercolour Sketchbook - 200gsm - 60 pages - A6

SEAWHITE OF BRIGHTON Watercolour Travel Sketchbook - 200gsm - 60 pages - Landscape A4

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Minimalist black sketchbook with good quality watercolour paper. Cold pressed, 200gsm, acid free paper, with light texture (like Moleskine) that su...

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SEAWHITE OF BRIGHTON Watercolour Sketchbook - 200gsm - 60 pages - A6

SEAWHITE OF BRIGHTON Watercolour Travel Sketchbook - 200gsm - 60 pages - Landscape A5

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Minimalist black sketchbook with good quality watercolour paper. Cold pressed, 200gsm, acid free paper, with light texture (like Moleskine) that su...

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SEAWHITE OF BRIGHTON Watercolour Travel Sketchbook - 200gsm - 60 pages - Portrait A5

SEAWHITE OF BRIGHTON Watercolour Travel Sketchbook - 200gsm - 60 pages - Portrait A5

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Minimalist black sketchbook with good quality watercolour paper. Cold pressed, 200gsm, acid free paper, with light texture (like Moleskine) that su...

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SEAWHITE OF BRIGHTON Watercolour Travel Sketchbook - 200gsm - 60 pages - Square (14 x 14cm)

SEAWHITE OF BRIGHTON Watercolour Travel Sketchbook - 200gsm - 60 pages - Square (14 x 14cm)

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Minimalist black sketchbook with good quality watercolour paper.Cold pressed, 200gsm, acid free paper, with light texture (like Moleskine) that sui...

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SEAWHITE OF BRIGHTON Spiral Watercolour Sketchbook (Black Cover) - 350gsm - 20 Sheets - A4

SEAWHITE OF BRIGHTON Spiral Watercolour Sketchbook (Black Cover) - 350gsm - 20 Sheets - A4

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Spiral bound sketchbook with good quality watercolour paper.Durable poplin hardcover with rounded corners.Cold pressed, 350gsm, acid free paper wit...

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SEA WHITE OF BRIGHTON Concertina Sketchbook With Case - 140gsm - 70 pages - A5

SEAWHITE OF BRIGHTON Concertina Sketchbook (Slipcase) - 140gsm - 70 pages - A5

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Hard to find concertina sketchbook that comes with own slipcase.Good quality, white cartridge paper 140gsm. Constructed as 2 concertinas, glued bac...

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SEAWHITE OF BRIGHTON All-Media Hardcover Sketchbook - 140gsm - 190 Pages - 20cm Square

SEAWHITE OF BRIGHTON All-Media Hardcover Sketchbook - 140gsm - 190 Pages - 20cm Square

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Hardbound sketchbook with 140gsm paper sized for extra wet strength.Smooth surface to suit pencil, pen & ink, urban sketching.Acid free.Black c...

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SEAWHITE OF BRIGHTON All-Media Hardcover Sketchbook - 140gsm - 190 Pages - 20cm Square

SEAWHITE OF BRIGHTON All-Media Hardcover Sketchbook - 140gsm - 190 Pages - Portrait A4

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Hardbound sketchbook with 140gsm paper sized for extra wet strength.Smooth surface to suit pencil, pen & ink, urban sketching.Acid free.Black c...

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SEAWHITE OF BRIGHTON All-Media Hardcover (Black) Sketchbook - 140gsm - 140 Pages - XL
SEAWHITE OF BRIGHTON All-Media Hardcover (Black) Sketchbook - 140gsm - 140 Pages - XL

SEAWHITE OF BRIGHTON All-Media Hardcover (Black) Sketchbook - 140gsm (Sized) - 140 Pages - Landscape - XL (19 x 25cm)

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Hardbound sketchbook in landscape with 140gsm All-media cartridge paper sized for extra wet strength. Smooth surface to suit pencil, pen & ink,...

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SEAWHITE OF BRIGHTON Octopus Sketchbook (8 concertina arms) - 220gsm - 64 pages - A5

SEAWHITE OF BRIGHTON Octopus Sketchbook (8 concertina arms) - 220gsm - 64 pages - A5

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Another interesting sketchbook format from SEAWHITE OF BRIGHTON.Good quality, white cartridge paper 220gsm. Heavy enough to handle most media.Opens...

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SEAWHITE OF BRIGHTON Watercolour Sketchbook - 200gsm - 60 pages - A6

SEAWHITE OF BRIGHTON Watercolour Travel Sketchbook - 200gsm - 60 pages - Landscape A6

$24.95 - $24.95
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Minimalist black sketchbook with good quality watercolour paper. Cold pressed, 200gsm, acid free paper, with light texture (like Moleskine) that su...

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SEAWHITE OF BRIGHTON Spiral Watercolour Sketchbook - 225gsm - 20 Sheets - A4

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Spiral bound sketchbook with good quality watercolour paper.Durable poplin hardcover with rounded corners.Cold pressed, 225gsm, acid free paper wit...

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SEAWHITE OF BRIGHTON All-Media Hardcover Sketchbook - 140gsm - 190 Pages - 20cm Square

SEAWHITE OF BRIGHTON Square Super Brit Spiral Sketchbook - 150gsm - 100 Pages - 19.5cm Square

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Spiral bound sketchbook with 150gsm paper sized for extra wet strength. Smooth surface to suit pencil, pen & ink, urban sketching. Acid free. D...

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SEAWHITE OF BRIGHTON Spiral Watercolour Sketchbook - 350gsm - 20 Sheets - A5

SEAWHITE OF BRIGHTON Plein Air Watercolour Sketchbook - 350gsm - 20 Sheets - A5

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Spiral bound sketchbook with good quality watercolour paper.Durable poplin hardcover with rounded corners.Cold pressed, 350gsm, acid free paper wit...

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SEAWHITE OF BRIGHTON Spiral Watercolour Sketchbook - 225gsm - 20 Sheets - A5

SEAWHITE OF BRIGHTON Plein Air Watercolour Sketchbook - 225gsm - 20 Sheets - A5

$16.95 - $16.95
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Spiral bound sketchbook with good quality watercolour paper.Durable poplin hardcover with rounded corners.Cold pressed, 225gsm, acid free paper wit...

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SEAWHITE OF BRIGHTON CupCycling Art Cahier - 140gsm - 40 Pages - A4 - Blue

SEAWHITE OF BRIGHTON Eco Spiral Sketchbook (CupCycling) - 140gsm (Sized) - 100 Pages - A5 Landscape - Blue

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Cahier style sketchbook made with recycled coffee cups.Attractive blue CupCycling cover (80% recycled using reclaimed coffee cups).40 pages of 140g...

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SEAWHITE OF BRIGHTON Concertina Sketchbook (Slipcase) - 140gsm - 38 pages - Pocket (Tall A6)
SEAWHITE OF BRIGHTON Concertina Sketchbook (Slipcase) - 140gsm - 38 pages - Pocket (Tall A6)

SEAWHITE OF BRIGHTON Concertina Sketchbook (Slipcase) - 140gsm - 38 pages - Pocket (Tall A6)

$15.95 - $15.95
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Hard to find concertina sketchbook that comes with a slipcase. Good quality, white cartridge paper 140gsm. Constructed as 2 concertinas, glued back...

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SEAWHITE OF BRIGHTON Mini Concertina Sketchbook (Slipcase) - 140gsm - 38 pages - Mini A7

SEAWHITE OF BRIGHTON Mini Concertina Sketchbook (Slipcase) - 140gsm - 38 pages - Mini A7

$13.95 - $13.95
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Hard to find concertina sketchbook that comes with a slipcase. Good quality, white cartridge paper 140gsm. Constructed as 2 concertinas, glued back...

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SEAWHITE OF BRIGHTON Eco Kraft (100gsm, sized) Starter Sketchbook - 32 Pages - Portrait A4

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A4 Portrait ECO Starter Sketchbook 32 pages/ 16 leaves natural PEFC card cover rounded corners staple binding Made in the UK 100% Vegan product Co...

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SEAWHITE OF BRIGHTON All-Media Hardcover (Black) Sketchbook - 140gsm - 140 Pages - XL
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SEAWHITE OF BRIGHTON All-Media Hardcover (Black) Sketchbook - 140gsm (Sized) - 140 Pages - XL (25 x 19cm)

$25.95 - $25.95
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Hardbound sketchbook with 140gsm All-media cartridge paper sized for extra wet strength. Smooth surface to suit pencil, pen & ink, urban sketch...

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